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Ep 139 | Rob Brazill: Chasing the sun as he hunts pro dream in South Africa
April 16, 2024 15:14 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MBOn a special edition of the podcast. Ronan sits down with Rob Brazill who has turned professional for this week's Sunshine Tour Qualifying School as he chases his dreams. The Naas man feels like he has been given a second chance at golf and will be taking nothing for granted.
Ep 138 | The Masters Preview Pod
April 10, 2024 22:36 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBThis week on the eve of the 2024 Masters Peter dials in from the Press centre at Augusta National and we are also joined by special guest Gary Murphy, a former European Tour pro and Augusta State University student to discuss all things Masters. Is this to be Rory McIlroy's year? Does Shane Lowry have all the tools to be Ireland's first Green Jacket winner? Is the weather going to wreak havoc on day one? Could we see a debutant top the leaderboard for the first time since Fuzzy Zoeller in 19...
Ep 137 | The grind of being a professional with Stuart Grehan
April 07, 2024 13:48 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBIn a special edition of the podcast, we chat to Stuart Grehan on the continuous battle to play professional golf. Grehan’s playing career is on a year by year basis but a couple of pre season wins in Spain have him full of confidence.
Ep 136 | Keith Egan reflects on West of Ireland victory
April 04, 2024 19:20 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBOn this week's edition of the podcast we reflect on a terrific Connolly Motors West of Ireland Championship at County Sligo Golf Club and we are also joined by Keith Egan who took a break from replying to hundreds of messages to talk through his maiden championship win.
Ep 135 | West of Ireland preview with Matthew McClean
March 28, 2024 18:51 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn a special short edition of the podcast, Mark McGowan catches up with Matthew McClean live from Co Sligo Golf Club on the eve of the West of Ireland Championship where the Malone man previews the week and looks back on a dream year last year that saw him play in the Masters, US Open and Walker Cup.
Ep 134 | Harrington does it the hard way and the West of Ireland preview
March 25, 2024 18:17 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MBOn this week's podcast we discuss Padraig Harrington's victory on the Champions Tour circuit, Seamus Power's disappointing finish at the Valspar Championship, the feel good factor of Peter Malnati's victory, and how Leona Maguire's year is shaping up with the women's first major fast approaching. Plus, we hear from leading amateur Hugh Foley ahead of this week's West of Ireland Championship at County Sligo Golf Club, and the boys discuss what makes the first of the Amateur Championships suc...
Ep 133 | Ominous Scottie, promising Lowry and worrying McIlroy
March 11, 2024 15:14 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBOn this week's podcast, the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill takes top billing as we recap another excellent week for Shane Lowry, what Scottie Scheffler's rekindled putting touch could mean for the rest of the field, Seamus Power's steady progression, and just exactly what's gone wrong for Rory McIlroy. We also delve into another fine performance from Tom McKibbin on the DP World Tour, the renaissance of Italian sensation Matteo Manassero, an underwhelming LIV event in Hong Kong, ho...
Ep 132 | Disappointment for Lowry in Florida & Thornton left with tough choice after PGA Playoff win
March 05, 2024 12:25 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBOn this week's podcast, we discuss Shane Lowry's near miss at the Cognizant Classic, Rory McIlroy's continued frustrations on the greens, Tom McKibbin continuing to rack up high finishes on the DP World Tour, another strong leaderboard on LIV, the failed Anthony Kim experiment and why golf desperately needs to cut ties with DJ Khaled. Plus, we talk to PGA Playoffs winner Simon Thornton and discuss the misfire in scheduling as he has to weigh a PGA Cup appearance versus an Irish Open tee time...
Ep 131 | Knapp wins snoozefest in Mexico and Ryanair's shank
February 26, 2024 16:11 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBOn this week's edition of the podcast we discuss one of the more underwhelming weeks in the golfing calendar. Despite the heartwarming storylines the non signature events on the PGA Tour have produced, are they doing anything for golf fans? Anthony Kim is set to make his long-awaited and seemingly impossible return to golf and Joe Lyons adds his name to the list of golfing fiascos with Ryanair!
Ep 130 | The 'Wasted' Management Phoenix Open and all the rest
February 12, 2024 17:28 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week we discuss the predictable mayhem of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Nick Taylor doing the lord's work and keeping Charley Hoffman out of the Masters field, and disappointing weekends for Shane Lowry and Séamus Power. We also discuss how LIV's broadcasts (and leaderboards) continue to win over new admirers, G-Mac's resurgence, that horrendous shank from Jon Rahm that made us all feel a little better about ourselves, and how Tom McKibbin continues to impress with his steady perf...
Ep 129 | 54 hole, no cut, closed field recaps from Pebble Beach and Mexico
February 05, 2024 22:35 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn this weeks edition we recap both of the 54 hole, no cut, closed field events one of had OWGR points and one didn't. Wyndham Clark and Joaquin Niemann won on their respective tours with Clark moving from 10th to 6th in the OWGR and Niemann drops from 66th to 74th! We also go deep on the new PGA Tour deal of investment of up to $3 billion from Strategic Sports Group (SSG), a consortium of American sports teams owners led by Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the almost 200 Tour members would colle...
Ep 128 | Rory's LIV U-turn, Hatton joins Rahm and Irish absence on DP World Tour
January 31, 2024 15:28 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBOn this week's edition of the podcast, we discuss the news hot off the press that Tyrrell Hatton, Adrian Meronk and Lucas Herbert have completed moves to LIV ahead of Friday's opening event. Rory McIlroy has dramatically changed his tune and wants LIV rebels to compete on the PGA Tour and just how much of a concern is no Irish playing on the DP World Tour this week? As always if you enjoy the show subscribe!
Ep 127 | Rory's Dubai delight, Dunlap's historic win and golf's transgender issue
January 22, 2024 16:19 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBOn this week's edition of the Irish Golfer Podcast we delve into Rory McIlroy's fourth Dubai Desert Classic win and what it could mean going forward into the major championship season. We wax lyrical over Nick Dunlap's historic win as an amateur at The American Express and to finish, we give our thoughts on the recent storm created by Hailey Davidson and golf's issue with transgenderism.
Ep 126 | Fleetwood Mac steal the show in Dubai + 2024 predictions
January 15, 2024 15:15 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBWe're back for 2024 and in our usual 3-ball and we dive straight into the latest instalment of Fleetwood Mac as Tommy stole in at the final furlong to pip Rory in Dubai. Are these repetitive mistakes something to be concerned about for Rory? Or is it only January? We also take a look at some Irish golf predictions for the upcoming year. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe and get notified every Monday when a new episode lands.
Ep 125 | David Higgins - "It’s either 100 percent or nothing"
December 21, 2023 17:50 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBOn this weeks edition we are joined by 2023 PGA in Ireland Order of Merit champion David Higgins. Every competitor fears the day that they wake up and the hunger is gone, and when that day comes, the Waterville man intends to walk away. But that day is a long way away and, as the three-time Irish PGA Champion gazes at a Trophy he first marvelled at 40 years previous, he knows that that fuel is still burning as intensely as ever. “I still get up every day and I go and hit balls. I love it. ...
Ep 124 | Tiger's back, Hero Recap + The Ball Roll Back
December 04, 2023 15:33 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBOn this week's edition of the podcast we discuss Tiger's comeback at the Hero World Challenge, Scottie Scheffler's hot putter and how that could shape up in 2024. The Irish get a round in with Cameron Smith in Australia and we try to add to Rory McIlroy and Pádraig Harrington's takes on rolling back the golf ball.
Ep 123 | Tiger's Return, Luke set for another Ryder Cup & LIV Golf changes
November 30, 2023 00:34 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn this week's podcast we discuss Tiger's return to competitive action at the Hero World Challenge, the Irish down under rounding off their 2023, the big transfer story of the year as Graeme McDowell joins Brooks Koepka at Smash GC. We hear from Maynooth University student Ryan Griffin ahead of the LIV Golf qualifier next week and news of Luke Donald securing a second Ryder Cup captaincy breaks during the recording!
Ep 122 | Højgaard & Åberg thrive but whats next for the Irish on Tour
November 20, 2023 16:01 - 54 minutes - 75 MBIn a week of impressive wins for Ludvig Åberg and Nicolai Højgaard we look at their wins and also reflect on the lack of progression of the Irish to the Tour following the disappointment of Q-School.
Ep 121 | Mark Power on his impressive start as a professional and Q-School
November 08, 2023 16:32 - 24 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this edition of the podcast we sit down with new touring professional Mark Power who has impressed in his first few weeks as a pro with eye catching performances at the Horizon Irish Open and Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. He is looking to make weeks like that a regular occurrence by earning his DP World Tour card at Q-School Final Stage this week.
Ep 120 | Sara Byrne's record breaking win + Q-School and Challenge Tour final preview
November 02, 2023 03:01 - 1 hour - 85 MBOn this week's edition of the Irish Golfer Podcast we revel in Sara Byrne's record-breaking victory in the United States as she made it back-to-back collegiate titles while Conor Purcell looks to earn promotion to the DP World Tour at the Challenge Tour Grand Final in Mallorca. Eleven Irish hopefuls are set for the four corners of Spain for the Second Stage of Q-School and we discuss Ryan Griffin heading to LIV's version of Q-School and the future for Graeme McDowell.
Ep 119 | Ryder Cup Recap
October 02, 2023 20:19 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBThis week is all about Team Europe winning back the Ryder Cup in style. Ronan was in Rome all week and had a front seat view of the dramatic victory. We hope you enjoy the listen and do leave a comment or review if you like the pod!
Ep 118 | Ryder Cup preview and Solheim recap
September 28, 2023 00:56 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBOn this weeks edition we take a deep dive into all things Ryder Cup. With Ronan on site at Marco Simone we discuss everything from potential pairings, predictions and the build up to the matches teeing off early on Friday. We also have a brief recap on Europe retaining the Solheim Cup and chat about the positives and a few negatives around the epic battle.
Ep 117 | Wentworth recap, Solheim Cup preview + magic Mullarney wins again
September 19, 2023 03:32 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBOn this week's edition of the podcast Rónán and Mark go back to back like all good teams do and dive into Ryan Fox's Wentworth win and cast an eye towards Leona Maguire and Team Europe as they hunt a historic Solheim Cup hat trick. We catch up with Ronan Mullarney fresh off his second Alps Tour win which secures him his Challenge Tour card.
Ep 116 | Horizon Irish Open Recap
September 12, 2023 09:19 - 51 minutes - 71.7 MBOn this weeks podcast Ronan and Mark sit and recap the Horizon Irish Open. We may not have had the home winner we all wanted but we were served up plenty of drama as The K Club showed its teeth.
Ep 115 | Ryder Cup wild card reaction + Walker Cup & KPMG Women's Irish Open recap
September 04, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutes - 81.1 MBOn this week's edition of the podcast we come in with Luke Donald's Ryder Cup wildcard picks hot off the press with Shane Lowry given the captains nod for Rome. We reflect on a valiant Great Britain and Ireland Walker Cup bid that just came up shy against the now four-in-a-row winning USA side at St Andrews. Dromoland waves goodbye to the KPMG Women's Irish Open after two sensational years of hosting. Leona Maguire impressed as did Olivia Mehaffey, Sarah Byrne and the rest of the Irish amate...
Ep 114 | FedEx Cup debrief + Luke Donald's Ryder Cup headache
August 28, 2023 15:17 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBOn this week's edition of the podcast we wax lyrical about Viktor Hovland and delve into what works and what doesn't with the FedEx Cup, it's last chance saloon for Europe's Ryder Cup hopefuls as the clock ticks towards the deadline for Luke Donald's team and it's a huge week for Irish golf as we preview the KPMG Women's Irish Open and the Walker Cup.
Ep 113 | Alex Maguire reacts to Walker Cup selection + FedEx Cup and AIG Irish Close recap
August 21, 2023 15:28 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBOn this week's edition of the podcast we talk to Alex Maguire on getting selected for the GB&I Walker Cup panel for next month's contest. We discuss Robert Moran's break through at the AIG Irish Close, plus the usual roundup including Rory's putting woes, Seamus Power's ever fading Ryder Cup hopes as well as the ISPS Handa as Galgorm & Castlerock. As always we hope you enjoy the listen and if you do leave us a review and share with your friends!
Ep 112 | Irish PGA Recap + Women's Open & FedEx Cup review
August 14, 2023 13:03 - 56 minutes - 78.7 MBOn this week's edition of the Irish Golfer Podcast we recap on David Higgins' hat trick at the 113th Irish PGA Championship, the Irish Boys win at the R&A Home Internationals, Lucas Glover's sweaty trousers and the Irish at the AIG Women's Open and FedEx Cup playoffs
Ep 111 | South of Ireland recap with Colm Campbell + Heartbreak for Harrington & Headfort Challenge recap
July 31, 2023 15:46 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn this week's edition of the podcast we caught up with South of Ireland winner Colm Campbell who came through a thrilling final in Lahinch on Sunday afternoon and we reflect on Padraig Harrington's playoff heartbreak in the Senior Open and the Challenge of Ireland at Headfort. We also dive into all the happenings over the last week in the golf world including Olivia Costello's bronze medal at the European Young Masters and Leona and Steph chasing Major success.
Ep 110 | The 151st Open Championship Recap
July 24, 2023 12:54 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBOn this week’s edition of the podcast we recap The Open Championship where Brian Harman put the field to the sword at a sodden Royal Liverpool. Try as they might, nobody could reel-in the unflappable American as the likes of Rahm, Rory and Fleetwood fell away on Sunday. We go down the leaderboard, picking out all the talking points, from how the Irish fared to where the results leave our Ryder Cup hopefuls. We also recap the rest of the action from around the world and identify our heroes an...
Ep 109 | U.S. Women's Open recap + Power's Ryder Cup revival
July 10, 2023 15:33 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBOn this week's edition of the podcast we reflect on a landmark U.S. Women's Open as the best women golfers in the world strutted their stuff at the iconic Pebble Beach. Aine Donegan was the star of the show from an Irish perspective, the Lahinch amateur lapping up every minute as she delighted the Californian crowds for four rounds at Pebble. It wasn't to be for Leona Maguire despite the Cavan star's name looming large early in a week that ultimately belonged to one of the home contingent as...
Ep 108 | KPMG Women's PGA recap + Harrington's successful defence
June 26, 2023 15:21 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this week's edition of the podcast we look back on a great week for Irish golf as Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow challenged at Baltusrol, and Pádraig Harrington defended on the Champions Tour. At the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, Maguire threatened to go wire-to-wire once again before coming unstuck on Sunday. The Cavan star will no doubt learn from the experience and so too will Meadow who couldn't wipe the smile from her face after securing a podium finish and the biggest cheque of...
Ep 107 | Leona Maguire – that winning feeling + U.S. Open recap
June 19, 2023 16:13 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn this week’s edition of the podcast we were delighted to be joined by Leona Maguire fresh off her second LPGA Tour victory. After two runner-up finishes, it proved third time lucky at the Meijer Classic for Maguire who gears up for another Major opportunity at this week’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship high on confidence. And speaking of Majors, we also look back on the men U.S. Open as Holywood’s Rory McIlroy fell short of the Hollywood ending he craved by a single stroke. It was Wyndham C...
Ep 106 | Alex Maguire conquers St Andrews and a US Open deep dive & Canadian Open Recap
June 12, 2023 15:06 - 56 minutes - 78.6 MBOn this week's edition of the Irish Golfer Podcast we revel in another super success for Irish amateur golf as Laytown & Bettystown star Alex Maguire roared to victory at the Home of Golf as he strengthened his Walker Cup bid at the St Andrews Links Trophy. There was a feel good story at the end of a chaotic week for the world of golf as Nick Taylor ended 69 years of hurt for Canada at the RBC Canadian Open. And it's US Open week as the third major championship in the men's calendar is upon ...
Ep 105 | Tom McKibbin - A Holywood Smash Hit
June 07, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBOn this bonus edition of the podcast we were delighted to be joined by the latest star name out of Holywood GC, Tom McKibbin, fresh off his first DP World Tour win at the Porsche European Open. The 20-year old has grown up with Rory McIlroy comparisons ringing in his ears but in Germany last week, McKibbin proved he's very much his own man, running out a two-shot victor as a host of tour title winners chased him in vain. McKibbin talks about the influence of experienced caddie Dave McNeilly ...
Ep 104 | Reaction to PGA & DP World Tours' PIF partnership
June 07, 2023 12:18 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBOn this week's edition of the podcast we react to the news that has rocked the world of sport, never mind golf, as the PGA and DP World Tours partner with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. On Tuesday, golf's existing tours performed the mother of all U-turns and signed a deal that unites the warring factions under a new for profit entity, and while some people celebrate, others are left scratching their heads. We try to make sense of this new direction for golf, highlight the winne...
Ep 103 | Brabazon, Block, and around the world recap
May 29, 2023 15:23 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBOn this week’s edition of the podcast we had another victory to celebrate as Liam Nolan claimed a famous win at the Brabazon Trophy. There was more Major action in America as Pádraig Harrington endured another near-miss at the hands of Steve Stricker at the U.S. Senior PGA. It was a similar story for Leona Maguire who settled for a share of third at the LPGA Match Play, a result that bodes well for a busy summer. And we look back at the Michael Block madness of the past two weeks, a story th...
Ep 102 | PGA Championship + Flogas Women’s & Girls Irish Amateur Open recaps
May 22, 2023 14:19 - 1 hour - 100 MBThis week’s edition of the podcast was Major as we discuss all things Oak Hill and Woodbrook after a week of high-class action at home and abroad. There was no denying Brooks Koepka a deserved fifth Major title at the US PGA. We look at what Koepka’s victory means for him, LIV Golf, the Ryder Cup and the game at large. As ever, we have the Irish angle covered, plus arguably the story of the week as Mike Block melted hearts as he lived out his wildest dreams in Rochester. Meanwhile, there wa...
Ep 101 | Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur recap + Brendan Lawlor G4D Open champ
May 15, 2023 14:34 - 1 hour - 112 MBOn this week’s edition of the podcast we look back on a wonderful week at The Island Golf Club where John Gough ran out a worthy winner of the 2023 Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open Championship. Our man on the ground Rónán Macnamara provides his insights from the week where Laytown & Bettystown's Alex Maguire led the home charge. Elsewhere, Brendan Lawlor captured the G4D Open title at Woburn and the Carton House man joins us after another history-making performance in the name of disability ...
Ep 100 | Wells Fargo & Italian Open recaps + Irish Amateur preview
May 08, 2023 16:33 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBOn this week’s edition of the podcast we catch up on all the news from the world of golf, from the latest designated event on the PGA Tour to Adrian Meronk putting his hand up for Ryder Cup selection in Italy. After a couple of weeks away from the mic there was much to ponder, not least an interesting few weeks for Rory McIlroy that have us scratching our heads as to what’s next for the four-time Major winner. We also look ahead to this week’s Flogas Men’s Irish Amateur Open at The Island wh...
Ep 99 | The Masters Recap
April 11, 2023 14:51 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this week’s edition of the podcast we recap the 87th Masters Tournament where Jon Rahm ran out a worthy winner. The Spaniard conjured the spirit of Seve on his hero’s birthday to claim the Green Jacket in a week that started with a four-putt for Rahmbo. From his march to the title, to Brooks Koepka’s challenge coming unstuck on Sunday, we have all the angles covered, from Mickelson and Reed showing up for LIV, to Koepka’s brush with the rules, TV coverage and much more. As ever, we get ou...
Ep 98 | Masters & West of Ireland preview
April 03, 2023 15:44 - 1 hour - 129 MBOn this week’s edition of the podcast we get our teeth into all things Masters related ahead of Thursday’s opening day. From Rory McIlroy’s latest grand slam attempt to Shane Lowry flying in under the radar, we have the Irish angle covered, as well as a bunch of other storylines, from Tiger’s hopes to LIV contenders, the weather forecast, the merchandise scrum and standout names in the betting. Elsewhere we look ahead to this week’s West of Ireland Championship which promises a festival of g...
Ep 97 | Match Play reflections, McIlroy & Golf Ball Rollback concerns
March 27, 2023 15:12 - 1 hour - 101 MBOn this week’s edition of the podcast we recap a memorable WGC Dell Match Play and wonder why the PGA Tour has decided to rid it from the schedule in 2024. It wasn’t the final the world wanted as McIlroy and Scheffler bowed out in the semis but there was no denying a worthy champion in Sam Burns. We look at how the form-lines are now trending from Austin Country Club through to next week’s Masters, while also rounding up a heap of action from around the wonderful world of golf as Leona Magu...
Ep 96 | The Players recap as Scheffler strikes gold at Sawgrass
March 13, 2023 14:27 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this week's podcast there was really only one show in town as Scottie Scheffler was all class in completing a dominating victory at Sawgrass. We try to pick holes in the American's armour but it proves easier said than done with the defending Masters champion in ominous form less than a month out from Augusta. We go down the leaderboard to find the other standout moments from the week at PGA Tour HQ where Shane Lowry was resolute and Rory McIlroy showed signs of fatigue. We round up all t...
Ep 95 : Arnold Palmer Invitational recap + Good, Bad & Ugly of PGA Tour changes
March 06, 2023 15:52 - 1 hour - 95 MBOn this week’s edition of the podcast we look back at the Arnold Palmer Invitational where Kurt Kitayama bested an all-star leaderboard at Bay Hill. The latest designated event delivered a Sunday leaderboard that kept everyone guessing, with Rory McIlroy amongst those who came close to slipping into the famous red cardigan. We assess where McIlroy’s game is at, and also discuss his role within the PGA Tour where more change is afoot ahead of the 2024 season. We react to the proposed no-cut, ...
Ep 94 | Honda Classic & LPGA Thailand recaps + LIV’s season launch
February 27, 2023 16:02 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBOn this week’s edition of the podcast we get to grips with the new-look golfing ecosystem for 2023 as the men’s tours stretched across the world. From Shane Lowry’s impressive showing at the Honda, to Marcel Siem’s resurgence in India and a Charles Howell III procession in Mexico, there was no shortage of story lines to shine a light on. Meanwhile, in calmer waters, the LPGA visited Thailand where Leona Maguire put in another superb showing. We predict big things for the Cavan star in 2023 w...
Ep 93 | Phoenix Open recap + Netflix Full Swing: What viewers can expect (No Spoilers!)
February 13, 2023 15:46 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBOn this week’s edition of the podcast we look back at the loudest event in golf that saw Scottie Scheffler return to the summit of the world golf charts. The man he usurped, Rory McIlroy didn’t have his best stuff in the desert but it was another big week for Seamus Power who edged closer to $10m in career-earnings on the PGA Tour. Irish eyes were smiling elsewhere too as Tom McKibbin and Conor Purcell shone in Singapore and South Africa respectively. We have our man on the ground back from ...
Ep 92 | Golf wars, rankings, hypocrisy and meritocracy
February 07, 2023 14:41 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBOn this week’s edition of the podcast we dive into the murky waters of golf’s splintered tours as the ongoing hearing between the DP World Tour and LIV Golf spells big changes for the men’s professional game. We also take a look at the official world golf ranking system, highlighting a lopsided distribution of points across the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour and the Asian Tour that simply can't continue. Thankfully there’s plenty of golf talk too with Justin Rose putting his hand up for Ryder C...
Ep 91 | McIlroy’s desert delight + Tee-Gate and Tree-Gate
January 30, 2023 16:22 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MBOn this week’s edition of the podcast there was only one show in town as Rory McIlroy out-duelled Patrick Reed in the desert. From Tee-Gate to Tree-Gate, Reed’s name wasn’t far from controversy all week but it was the man who sidestepped his advances on Tuesday that proved elusive once more as McIlroy captured the Dubai Desert Classic crown. We have all the talking points from a wild week in golf and look ahead to another busy week on the calendar as the Challenge Tour and MENA Tour return f...
Ep 90 | Harrington threatens history as Rahm’s relentless run continues
January 23, 2023 20:30 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBOn this week’s edition of the podcast we recap the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship where Pádraig Harrington led a stellar Irish challenge that ultimately fell just short in the desert. The Dubliner is eyeing a history-making victory on the DP World Tour and few would bet against him after last week’s showing. It wasn’t to be either for Shane Lowry despite a brilliant ball-striking display from tee to green. We asses Lowry’s week that came unstuck at the finish and what Séamus Power can take from...